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On Wednesday, the City of Pickens announced that President Donald J. Trump will be celebrating Independence Day and speaking to first-in-the-South voters on Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm. The rally is part of a full day of events that starts with the Pickens Historic Hampton House 5K Run/Walk at 8:00 am and ends with fireworks […]

Westminster, a city that serves as a gateway to apple-growing country and a wild and scenic river, has announced its new branding initiative “Westminster: Together We Grow”. The city has partnered with AuthentiCITY Brand Strategies to create new branding and messaging that includes logos, graphics, and marketing goals. Through this process, the city hopes to shed unfavorable stereotypes, attract new […]

The SDOC Board of Trustees and district leadership are seeking public input on a new long range building plan.  The district encourages families and community members to read through the Long-Range Building Plan Proposal and submit feedback if desired. SDOC Long Range Building Plan Proposal

A woman was arrested by Anderson Police after allegedly hitting a man with her vehicle following a domestic dispute on Sunday night at South Murray Avenue and Norris Street. Korsha Greenlee, 29, was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and unlawful conduct towards two children who were in the vehicle. The victim is in moderately stable condition, and Greenlee appears […]

On Tuesday night, the Westminster city council voted to approve a new budget for the upcoming year. The budget exceeds $27 million and includes a 5% cost of living increase for city employees as well as pay raises for the mayor and council. The formula for this year’s property tax bills has been adjusted to include a decrease of 3.5 […]

The Cities of Clemson and Seneca, along with Clemson University, have partnered together for this year’s Juneteenth celebration on Monday, June 19th, however on Saturday Seneca will host a concert downtown at Norton-Thompson Park. The celebration kicked off in Seneca last night as Arts, History and Culture Director Shelby Henderson announced the winners of this year’s best pound cake contest… […]

As many as six fire engines were on the scene of an incident at the Seneca Industrial Complex this morning. Firefighters were from Seneca, Oconee County, Friendship and Corinth-Shiloh. Reports indicate a fluorescent light fixture is to blame for the fire. No injuries were reported, and City Administrator Scott Moulder said, while there was smoke in some areas, the facility […]

During their council meeting on Tuesday evening, Westminster’s Mayor, Brian Ramey, urged the city council to prevent the loss of the city’s middle school on SC 183/Walhalla-Westminster Highway. The idea of building a new middle school on SC 24 near West-Oak High School is being considered by the School District of Oconee County. Ramey stated that losing another school after […]

And with that oath of office, Ernest E. Riley was sworn in as a member of the Seneca council on Tuesday night, filling the seat left vacant by the passing of longtime council member and local educator Al Gaines in February. Mayor Pro-Tem Ronnie O’Kelley read a letter from the family of Al Gaines, expressing their approval and that of […]

On Tuesday evening, the Oconee County Coroner’s Office responded to a report of human remains found in a wooded area near the Seneca Wal-Mart. The remains have been identified as those of an adult Caucasian male. An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday morning and the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office are investigating. Further information will be released after […]